NOTE:
For the clutch pedal inspection, note the followings and measure each inspection location.
Measure the center of the upper surface of the pedal pad for each inspection.
If the distance from the pedal pad to the floor covering is measured, measure the shortest distance from the center of the upper surface of the pedal pad to the floor covering.
Pedal Inspection Preparation
1. Verify that there is no malfunction in the clutch fluid level..
2. Verify that there is no clutch fluid leakage..
Pedal Height Inspection
1. Perform “Pedal Inspection Preparation”..
2. Measure the pedal height with the clutch pedal released as shown in the figure.
142.8 mm {5.622 in}
If it is not the specification, replace the clutch pedal..
Pedal Free Play Inspection
1. Perform “Pedal Inspection Preparation”..
2. Depress the clutch pedal by hand until clutch resistance is felt, and measure the pedal free play as shown in the figure.
15 mm {0.59 in} or less
If it exceeds the specification, replace the clutch pedal..
Pedal Full Stroke Inspection
1. Perform “Pedal Inspection Preparation”..
2. Depress the clutch pedal from the released condition to the full depression position, and measure the pedal full stroke as shown in the figure.
140 mm {5.51 in}
If it is not the specification, replace the clutch pedal..
Clutch Disengagement Point Inspection
WARNING:
When performing the following procedure, make sure that the area around the vehicle is free of people or objects as the vehicle might move suddenly.
NOTE:
There are two methods for the clutch disengagement point inspection as follows: Perform any of the following inspection procedures for the clutch disengagement point inspection.
Procedure A: Procedure for measuring the distance from the clutch disengagement point to the floor.
Procedure B: Procedure for measuring the distance from the clutch disengagement point to the maximum clutch pedal depression position.
Procedure A
1. Perform “Pedal Inspection Preparation”..
2. Verify that the pedal height is normal..
3. Verify that the pedal free play is normal..
4. Verify that the pedal full stroke is normal..
5. Apply the parking brake and fix the front and rear of the wheels with the wheel chocks.
6. Start the engine.
7. With the clutch pedal depressed, move the shift lever to the position just before engaging the reverse gear. (Do not shift completely to reverse position)
8. Gradually release the clutch pedal and then hold it at the point where the sound of gear-grinding begins (clutch disengagement point).
9. Measure distance A as shown in the figure when the clutch pedal is at the clutch disengagement point.
52.3 mm {2.06 in} or more
If it is less than the specification, bleed the air from the clutch system..
Procedure B
1. Perform “Pedal Inspection Preparation”..
2. Verify that the pedal height is normal..
3. Verify that the pedal free play is normal..
4. Verify that the pedal full stroke is normal..
5. Apply the parking brake and fix the front and rear of the wheels with the wheel chocks.
6. Start the engine.
7. With the clutch pedal depressed, move the shift lever to the position just before engaging the reverse gear. (Do not shift completely to reverse position)
8. Gradually release the clutch pedal and then hold it at the point where the sound of gear-grinding begins (clutch disengagement point).
9. Depress the clutch pedal from the clutch disengagement point to the full depression position, and measure distance B as shown in the figure.
12.5 mm {0.492 in} or more
If it is less than the specification, bleed the air from the clutch system..
Oil Control Valve (OCV) Inspection [Mzr 2.3 Disi Turbo]
Coil Resistance Inspection
1. Remove the battery cover..
2. Disconnect the negative battery cable..
3. Disconnect the OCV connector.
4. Measure the coil resistance between terminals A and B using a tester.
If not as specified, replace the OCV..
OCV coil resistance
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Timing Chain Removal/Installation [Mzr 2.0, Mzr 2.5]
1. Remove the battery cover..
2. Disconnect the negative battery cable..
3. Remove the plug hole plate..
4. Disconnect the wiring harness.
5. Remove the ignition coils..
6. Remove the spark plugs..
7. Remove the ventilation hose.
8. Remove the coolant reserve tank with the hose still c ...
Clutch Pedal Removal/Installation [C66 M R]
CAUTION:
Secure the steering wheel using tape or a cable to prevent the steering shaft
from rotating after disconnecting the steering shaft. If the steering wheel
rotates after the steering shaft and the steering gear and linkage are disconnected,
the internal parts of the clock spr ...